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Mr John McKinley

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Edinburgh

Mr John McKinley

9 years of experience 5.0 (22 verified reviews)

4,738+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John McKinley at a glance

Mr John McKinley is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr John McKinley is a highly respected Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in foot and ankle surgery, with a leading role in advancing this subspecialty across Scotland.
He completed all of his orthopaedic training in Edinburgh before undertaking advanced fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia, further refining his expertise in complex foot and ankle procedures. In 2007, he was appointed as a consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, becoming the first consultant in Scotland dedicated primarily to foot and ankle surgery. He also provides specialist paediatric care at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh.
Mr McKinley holds key leadership roles, including Clinical Director for Orthopaedics in Edinburgh and Lead for Foot and Ankle Surgery in Lothian. He is actively involved with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, where he chairs a committee and contributes to shaping orthopaedic practice and training nationally.
His clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, including bunions (hallux valgus), Morton’s neuroma, flatfoot and complex deformities, arthritis, ankle instability, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports injuries. He is highly experienced in performing total ankle replacements, offering an alternative to fusion where appropriate.
A pioneer of minimally invasive techniques in Scotland, Mr McKinley was among the first to adopt these approaches for bunion correction and Achilles tendon procedures, helping patients benefit from faster recovery, reduced pain, and improved cosmetic outcomes.
He also has a strong interest in sports injuries, treating elite athletes from organisations such as Scottish Rugby Union and Scottish Institute of Sport, tailoring treatment plans to support optimal recovery and return to performance.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr McKinley is deeply committed to education. He helped establish a national multidisciplinary foot and ankle group and is Program Director for the ChM in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, a collaboration between University of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He regularly trains surgeons and allied health professionals, contributing to the continued development of high-quality foot and ankle care across the UK.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr John McKinley

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-104170 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-B19F85ED · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,163
Annual physical exam 99395 1,213
Vaccination administration 90471 1,485
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 498

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John McKinley
HEADSHOT
John McKinley in consultation
IN OFFICE
John McKinley with the team
WITH TEAM
John McKinley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet John McKinley

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    John McKinley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9367/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30610821 · cited by 43
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John McKinley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7115/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35098913 · cited by 129
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    John McKinley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6442/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34453616 · cited by 31

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-04 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-27 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.mckinley@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

22 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
22 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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